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Old 07-29-2004, 09:54 AM
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my recivever is very loose and i was wondering what material i should use to glue it down...cylicone?
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Old 07-29-2004, 10:40 AM
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I use servo tape. MIP makes a really sticky servo tape. Just be sure to clean both surfaces really good before applying.
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or shoe goo, household goop, and silicone will all work fine
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Old 07-29-2004, 01:08 PM
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servo tape...... dude, that is what it is for.... just make sure you clean the reciever and the surface really well before you tape it down
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Old 07-29-2004, 03:06 PM
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I'd use velcro. The extra padding will help save your electronic equipment.
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Aaron, I cracked my chassis on my XXXT a while ago.. so I need to move all the electronics. I have a few velcro strips from a free give-out of them at WalMart ! I heard of using velcro before, but it won't come off? Plus, say, you want to change wires on your ESC. Velcro would make it so much easier.

...any ideas?
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Velcro works in a pinch, but isn't the safest option... How would you feel if it got knocked loose during a race and was flopping around for who knows how long? Use servo tape and be done with it.
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I'm not dissing your idea Matt, but I think that it is strong enough to work. I would actually like some ideas from people that have tried this.

Also, there are two types of Velcro out there. Removable Adhesive and Stick Back. The sticky back.. has... a sticky back. Very strong.

Again... has anyone tried this?

PS: It's not like I'm cheap or I'm trying to get it done in a pinch, but since you have not tried it........thanks for your opinion.

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Velcro ??? Been there, done that. I only use servo tape now for the precise reason Matt gave, Velcro doesn't hold up in time. The adhesive isn't very strong and will peel away.

I use double layer servo tape for nitro (vibration padding) and single layer in electrics. Use a hair dryer to warm the servo tape and that makes it easier to remove without harming the Rx.
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Old 11-24-2004, 10:10 AM
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Aiight thanks
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Originally posted by j240z
....MIP makes a really sticky servo tape....
Would you recommend this MIP servo tape? Would anyone else recommend it? Thanks guys!
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i used to use this hook and loops stuff from 3m, its like plastic on plastic velcro that is so strong you cant get it of for anything, now i juse use double sided tape
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Velcro under, zip tie over, doesn't go anywhere and remains removable without nealy breaking the reciever case trying to take it out.
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Originally posted by rocknbil
Velcro under, zip tie over....
Could you go into detail??
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I've always double-sided taped my electronics into my cars & trucks.
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